talk to the police about the threat.
Try not to do things that could provoke him. I sm sure that when you called him and started to mention the other woman you were not all sugar and spice. (not that I would be either) Calling the other womans husband was a not something that would be looked on favourably by your soon to be ex.
Three affairs and you knew about each one?? You let him do that to you because of low self-esteem. Another example of this is that you are afraid to get him into trouble. Lets see, you are becomeing a nervous wreck and you are scared to get him into trouble for threats??
As for the recorded call, if he left it on a answering maching then I think it may be more admissable because he knows he is being recorded. If it was just the two of you talking and he had no idea he was being recorded then it doesn't hold much weight. Just remember one thing, you figured out to record things, he may also. Try to not let him goad you into saying something that may be bad for you later. Do not call him anymore, either use mail or a lawyer. No sense setting yourself up for the verbal abuse.
I was abused also so I know the damage it does to your self-esteem etc. Get some help, surround yourself with people who actually care and the healing will begin. I know when I was going through it he cut me off from family and friends but when I needed them, they stepped up to the plate and understood that it was him, not me, that was the problem. It takes time but you will make it.
One thing that I am worried about it your two boys. They have seen how their father treated you. I really hope that they realize that the way he treated you is not how they are suppose to treat women. I would hate to see the cycle continue with them. Talk to them and if they need help, get them the help they need.
Be strong and good luck
No i wont be contacting him again.
Yes very low self esteem if any at all.Yes iam nervous of him,it does bother me that i let him get to me like this,it feels like i cant even stand up for myself. Hes not even living here and it feels like he still has control of everything.that really does bother me,i know i really have to work on that, iam getting more independent that makes me feel good about myself.
Im not to worried about the recording thing because he doesnt let me get a word in edge wise,i just get to answer yes and no. and he usally hangs up on me.
Yes iam also worried about the boys, they are like him in many ways already, they can be moody,and they keep things in.
I did tell my oldest son that he was going to come here and throw me out,and i warned him that i would phone police, he said dont worry that he would tell him to leave.
The older son does have contact with ex, one of the reasons why i think is because he does work with him,he also knows whats going on because ex does have her over there sometimes, and also the three of them do work together,mind you he says he doesnt agree with what his father does, but he is his father.
My 18 year old son doesnt have anything to do with him,ex wonders why he doesnt answer his texts, hmm maybe its because he doesnt even have the guts to call him. But also he is probally pissed that he left without even saying why or anything just left and never came back.